Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that requires special attention and approach when working with children. This is due to the need for painstaking work with children with ASD and to find approaches that can provide greater efficiency and productivity in learning. For teaching students with autism, applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA) will be chosen since it focuses on desirable behavior which is most suitable for working with children who suffer from autism spectrum disorder.
ABA is a commonly used approach which is based on examining behavior and how it works in real-life situations. It focuses on increasing desirable behaviors and reducing undesirable ones using reinforcement. ABA has a relatively large range of applications, which implies its versatility and practicality. This approach can be used in working with students with ASD and, within the framework of this problem, focuses on enforcing new skills, improving communication, deciding negative behaviors, and promoting independence. These aspects are especially relevant for working with children with ASD, as they experience social behavior and emotional issues.
The main advantage of the chosen approach is a sufficiently large evidence base, which confirms the success of using this method. Moreover, extensive literature can provide insight into the contexts in which ABA can be used. Another pro of this approach is the possibility of individualization to meet the specific needs and strengths of students with ASD. ABA can have significant effects on working with children with ASD. However, it is worth considering such a con ABA as the cost of a temporary resource, that is, the need for lengthy and intensive work with students to achieve positive outcomes. Another insufficiency is ethical concerns, which may arise due to problems regarding using reinforcement and punishment procedures as manipulations.
In conclusion, ASD requires careful determination of the approach used with students suffering from this disease. ABA therapy can be effective because it has a solid evidence base and can be tailored depending on children, their needs, and the requirements curriculum. At the same time, it should be remembered that this approach can cause ethical concerns due to the use of reinforcements and requires much time.